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PC 03-22-1993 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA. 95014 (408) 252 -4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON MARCH 22, 1993 SALUTE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Chairwoman Austin Vice Chairperson Mahoney Commissioner Doyle Commissioner Bautista Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Roberts Staff Present: Robert Cowan, Director of Community Development Ciddy Wardell, City Planner Michele Bjurman, Planner II Bert Viskovich, Director of Public Works APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Planning Director Cowan made the following amendment to the minutes of March 8, 1993: Page 6, 6th. paragraph, "50 ft." should be changed to "15 ft." MOTION: Com. Mahoney moved to approve the minutes of March 8, 1993, as amended. SECOND: Com. Doyle VOTE: Passed 4 -0 -1 ABSENT: Com. Roberts POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS: Item 2: Application 81,004.120 - Sign Ordinance continued to the meeting of April 26, 1993. MOTION: Com. Mahoney moved to continue item 2 to the meeting of April 26, 1993. SECOND: Com. Doyle VOTE: Passed 4 -0-1 ABSENT: Com. Roberts WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: - None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 22, 1993 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Application 16 -TM -88 - Noorudin A. Billawala: Request for a one year extension of a tentative map. MOTION: Com. Bautista moved to approve the consent calendar SECOND: Com. Mahoney VOTE: Passed 4 -0 -1 ABSENT: Com. Roberts PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Application No. 3 -V -93 Applicant: City of Cupertino Property Owner: City of Cupertino Location: The Blackberry Farm picnic ground located south of Blackberry Farm Golf Course and west of the Stevens Creek streambed. The Blackberry Farm complex is located adjacent to and southerly of Stevens Creek Blvd. opposite the intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Phar Lap Drive. A request for a variance to construct a small utility shed in a flood plain. Staff Presentation: Planner Bjurman presented the staff report dated March 22, 1993 and outlined the location of Black Berry Farm. She reviewed the flood plain and the floodway and noted construction in the floodway is more restrictive than the flood plain. Planner Bjurman reviewed the requirements for construction in a flood plain, as outlined in the staff report. She noted the request for the variance is to allow openings within the flood height or below the 6 ft. base flood elevation. Ms. Bjurman noted staff can make the findings to grant a variance and therefore recommends approval. In response to Com. Mahoney's question, regarding legal liability, Ms. Bjurman stated the structure does meet uniform building codes and the request would not create any increased liability than exists. Mr. Cowan stated the degree of risk for property damage is slight as there is only a one percent chance of a flood. He added that this is a utility shed. In response to Chr. Austin's question regarding construction in a flood plain and setting a precedence, Ms. Bjurman stated there are a number of existing structures within the flood plain so this would not be setting a precedence. Com. Doyle expressed concern about not addressing the specific PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 22, 1993 Page 3 r stipulations. Ms. Bjurman stated in the model resolution there is a requirement that the structure meet all requirements with the exception of the 1 variance. She noted if the variance is granted staff will be required to redesign the plans and upgrade the building to meet City codes. Mr. Cowan stated the basic design will be the same and there is a structural plan checker on staff who will review the plans. He noted a building inspector will be on site during construction. 1 Chr. Austin opened the public hearing. Com. Doyle expressed concern about the construction withholding a 100 year flood. Mr. Cowan stated the flow rate will determine the degree of tie downs for the buildings. He noted the structural engineer indicated that standard construction tie downs are adequate. Chr. Austin spoke in support of staff's recommendation. MOTION: Com. Mahoney moved to approve 3 -V -93 subject to the findings and subconclusions of the hearing. SECOND: Com. Austin VOTE: Passed 3 -1 -1 NOES: Com. Doyle ABSENT: Com. Roberts NEW BUSINESS: 4. Briefing of new Commissioners on technical aspects of the General Plan: Transportation Bert Viskovich, Director of Public Works, gave a presentation on transportation. He stated he will outline transportation as it affects the City and the region. He noted that traffic is a high priority in the General Plan. He reviewed the Congestion Management Agency (CMA), noting this agency oversees the entire County. He outlined the governing agencies involved in transportation and reviewed their function. He noted CMA does get involved in the review process and the City must comply with their guidelines in order to keep their gas tax. Mr. Viskovich outlined the Congestion Management Program overview: 1. Level of Service Standard Level of Service for the Congestion Management Agency is level E. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 22, 1993 Page 4 2. Transportation Impact Analysis Methodology This Methodology provides for a consistent basis for review for developers throughout the County. He noted the importance of this is that it requires new development to be reviewed by adjoining cities which may be impacted by the development. 3. Deficiency Plans A Deficiency Plan must be adopted by every jurisdiction when they reach a level of service F on any intersection within the Congestion Management Agency road system. He noted Stevens Creek Blvd. and De Anza Blvd. as well as I -280 are included in this road system. 4. Land -Use and Transportation Plan 5. Schedule for General Plan /Environmental Impact Report public hearings. Mr. Viskovich outlined land -use elements. Mr. Viskovich stated the whole idea of the Congestion Management Agency is to reduce the number of trips within the cities and the County. The Commissioners discussed the impact of the freeways on the City. Mr. Viskovich stated current studies show that I -280 is at level of service F. He noted that if development in Cupertino resulted in a level of service F at an intersection in an adjoining City, Cupertino would have to assist in developing a deficiency plan for that particular city. Mr. Viskovich stated that the Congestion Management Agency has a computer model and each year land -use and traffic analysis goes into this computer model and the County can then project what the County will look like in the future. Mr. Viskovich reviewed the traffic service levels at intersections and explained the waited average delay. He reviewed the different levels of service and noted F is unacceptable by the City and the County. A chart was presented outlining the Comprehensive Analysis Program For a Single Signalized Intersection (CAPPSI). Mr. Viskovich went on to explain the Travel Demand Model. He noted the purpose of this model is to predict the effect that the ongoing freeway additions will have on arterial and collector streets in Cupertino. He stated this needs to be considered when projects are proposed within the City. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 22, 1993 Page 5 ( Traffic demand management techniques were reviewed. The Measure A extension plan for light rail was presented. Examples of TDM programs are as follows: 1. Telecommuting and Satellite Telecommuting 2. Shuttle systems 3. Compressed work week 4. Village design (on site services) 5. Satellite Park and Ride lot 6. Peak hour express bus system Mr. Viskovich stated that air quality is going to be a major component in the future with regards to transportation. Mr. Julian Rice, 10221 Phar Lap Dr., asked if the permits which have been granted for commercial properties will have to comply with the new criteria? Mr. Viskovich stated the previously approved projects were approved under the City's criteria. He noted if they have 100 employees or more they will be required to have a TDM coordinator and meet standards and goals set by the Air Quality Board. Mr. Cowan explained that approximately 3 million additional square feet can be developed based on the General Plan, but this will have to comply with the new criteria. Mr. Al. Hoffman, resident, asked if the City plans to maintain a higher level of service than the County? Mr. Viskovich stated the City is currently at a higher level and all previous general plan discussions have indicated that level of service D will remain except for De Anza and Stevens Creek Blvds. intersection. Mr. Dick Carey, 10138 Barbara Ln., questioned the tier program. Mr. Viskovich briefly explained the tier concept. He stated the net result is no more trips than has been allocated. 5. Schedule for General Plan /Environmental Impact Report public hearings. Chr. Austin stated she has talked to several people from the community and all feel the DEIR ;should be completed by May. She urged the Commissioners to outline any changes they had and be prepared for the hearings so the process can move along. City Planner Wordell reviewed the schedule for meetings for the Planning Commission. She stated the schedule is tentative since the City Council will also consider a schedule at its April 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 22, 1993 Page 6 meeting. Planning Director Cowan stated staff is available for answering any questions or concerns from Commissioners or members of the public. M Chr. Austin commended staff for the work done on the General Plan and the DEIR. 1 REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Chr. Austin noted her and Commissioner Doyle attended the Planning Commissioners Institute last week. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: - None DISCUSSION OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS: - None ADJOURNMENT: Having concluded business, the Planning Commission adjourned at 9 P.M. to the next Regular Meeting of April 12, 1993 at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, G7.-U r,oetkefd Catherine M. Robillard, Recording Secretary Approved by the Planning Commission at the Regular Meeting of April 12, 1993 /s/ Donna Austin Donna Austin, Chairwoman Attest: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Dorothy Cornelius, City Clerk